Quotes About Companionship

Dogs. The best work God had ever done.

I don't date. I'm strictly for recreational purposes. - Leo

Comfort, companionship and realistic expectations…they didn't sound nearly as glam as undying passion, but they were worth a lot more than most people believed

Funny, how easy that could be. When you found the right person, there was no hiding of flaws...there was just trying to do better. There was the comfort of admitting your weaknesses and trying to get past them. The knowledge that no one needed you to be on all the time, always fun, upbeat, attentive... He only needed you to be yourself. The security in knowing someone loved simply being with you.

Real love would be when no matter how happy you were at any given moment, it would be better with the person you love. Like having that person there would make it perfect

I'm going to email you every week and invite you out for dinner, and you can turn me down as much as you want, but when you're ready, we'll go somewhere fabulous with huge drinks, my treat. And you can tell me about him, or we can talk about bridezillas or gossip or go to a movie. We can talk now if you want, or we can just get down to work." I

Blue rolled onto his back, letting them know he was available for tummy-scratching any time.

If he only knew how often she and Eileen had discussed the benefits of Netflix on dateless weekend nights.

I'm very open to dating and finding a guy.

I'm finally dating. It's fun.

What good did it do to light the world on fire if she had to watch the glow alone?

Books + friendship = book club

Jean reached over for Elsa's hand and held it. Elsa hadn't known until right then how much difference a friend could make. How one person could lift your spirit just enough to keep you upright.

It occurred to her suddenly, sharply, that she wanted to be in love... She wanted not to feel so damned alone in the world.

Their friendship was more important than any relationship. Guys would come and go; girlfriends were forever.

I'm so lucky to have you, Leni," Mama said, trying to organize her cards with one hand. "We're a team," Leni said. "Peas in a pod." "Two of a kind." Words they said all the time to each other; words that felt a little hollow now. Maybe even sad.

Best friends forever. They'd believed it would last, that vow, that someday they'd be old women, sitting in their rocking chairs on a creaking deck, talking about the times of their lives, and laughing...

When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.

The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to.

The moon is friend for the lonesome to talk to.

Just as you were beside Jesus, you are still beside us to accompany us to eternal life, to teach us to be small and poor in our work, humble and hidden in life, courageous in trial, faithful in prayer, ardent in love.

My thinking-of-kitties smile!

Yo recuerdo siempre que cuando tenía cinco años dije a mi madre que estaba deseando ser mayor para salir sola a la calle. Me contestaron que mientras más mayor fuese más acompañada iría siempre. Para mí esta contestación fue horrible. Me acuerdo todavía de la perra que cogí y de lo angustiosa que me pareció la vida en aquel momento

But they were not friends. They were here to keep each other from spinning off alone into the dark matter of the universe.